President Kathleen Waldron

"Students, faculty and staff throughout William Paterson University have actively demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement. This commitment, through our curriculum and other activities, sits at the heart of our university's value system and we have acted to accelerate the development of programs and opportunities."

Visa Information

Applicants must fulfill all admissions requirements before a Certificate of Eligibility I-20 (F-1 Visa) or a DS-2019 (J-1 Visa) is issued.

If accepted to the University, your acceptance package will contain step-by-step instructions on how to begin the I-20 process with our Office of International Students and Scholars.

As you wait for an admissions decision, you are encouraged to begin gathering the following materials for the I-20 process:

Copy of passport valid for a minimum of six months.

Financial support documents: Current proof of support that would meet expenses for program duration (i.e. bank statements or award letters).

Copy of I-94 (if applicable)

Copy of Latest I-20 (if applicable)

Need help?

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), located in Raubinger Hall at William Paterson, provides support services and referrals for our international student community. For information on how to obtain a certificate of eligibility, I-20 or DS-2019, please contact us:

Cinzia RichardsonDirector, Office of International Students and ScholarsRichardsonc@wpunj.edu973.720.2976fax 973.720.2336